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ni·trobac·teri·um
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Princeton's WordNet
nitrobacteriumnoun
any of the bacteria in the soil that take part in the nitrogen cycle; they oxidize ammonium compounds into nitrites or oxidize nitrites into nitrates
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nitrobacteriumnoun
Any if the several species of bacteria in the soil that take part in the nitrogen cycle, oxidizing ammonium, and organic nitrogen compounds to the more soluble nitrite and nitrate.
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nitrobacterium
Nitrobacterium is a genus of bacteria involved in the nitrogen cycle by converting nitrites into nitrates in a process called nitrite oxidation. This type of bacteria is commonly found in soil, fresh water, and sea water, and plays a vital role in the nitrification process in nature.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nitrobacterium in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nitrobacterium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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